Semua Bab His office my rules : Bab 21 - Bab 30

ELIWhen we finished lunch, we went back to the fundraiser event and it seemed like a few more important people had arrived since we left.“We’re going to need to set up more tables” Maya said “Do you mind grabbing some table cloths from the storage closet. They’re in a huge pile in the corner of the room”“The room in the other corridor?” I asked“Yes. Just be sure not to close the door, it does not open from the inside” she warned.“Got it” I said and I made my way to the storage closet.I located the room easily and made sure to leave the door slightly open. I started rummaging through the room and soon located the pile Maya had mentioned in the corner.While struggling to fold the clothes from the pile, I heard a small click that made my heart stop. I was not sure what it was until it was followed by the jiggling of the door handle. I panicked and went to the door to see what was going on, only to find Carter resting upon the door, looking just as startled as I was.“What are you

ELIIt was Friday morning, and I felt lighter. I had written an essay draft, Carter hadn’t talked to me all week, and I was slowly dissociating. It seemed to be working out pretty well for me.Or maybe it was because Theo had kept his promise and actually handed Maya and I an invite to his party.“It’s just a small party,” he said sliding the small card across the cafeteria table. “It’s nothing wild, just music, food, and drinks. I’m guessing you need to get out of your head more” He winked.I was hesitant at first but Maya assured me that there was nothing harmful about attending a party. And I knew that, it was just that, this was something I never really did. It was almost new for me. And Theo looked beyond excited to have us there.Standing before my cracked mirror, I was second-guessing every single piece of clothing I owned. I tried on three different shirts before settling for a coffee brown round neck one.“Does this scream gay?” I asked Maya who was digging into a sandwich in

CHAPTER 25ELIBy the end of the class, my brain was foggy. I was still getting over what happened with Theo at the party. We had not talked since then, and I was not planning to. I had noticed him in the hallway this morning just before class. He hesitated when he saw me, but it was just for a second before he continued about his day and pretended as if nothing had happened.“I definitely saw it coming” Maya said, emotionless, when I narrated the whole story to her“What? How?” I asked.“It was too easy not to figure out. Plus I hung out with him long enough to know that he was not into girls”“Wha.. I thought he had a crush on you” I pulled my palm over my face.“Think of this” she turned to face me. “Maybe Theo had a crush on you and used me as a ticket to get to you”“Nope, that did not happen” I had to disagree with Maya even though what she said had made total sense. It explained it all.Why he was nice to me, wanting to sit next to me in class and even going as far as inviting

ELIThe afternoon spilled lazily across the school compound and warmed my skin. I sat on one of the benches outside a student hall and was distracted with my phone and the laughter coming from a group of nearby students.I had been lost in my head since the talk with Carter Vale. That man brought me coffee? Coffee of all things.Even though it wasn't a grand gesture, it was something and it made me feel warm inside.I exhaled, switching between apps on my phone when I felt someone slip into the bench beside me.“Theo” I said with the sudden urge to get up. I had been avoiding him for a while.“Hey” his voice was soft and cautious. “Mind if I sit”I rolled my eyes inwardly. He was already sitting anyway.“Sure” I nodded.His hands were clasped and he didn't have that usual grin he usually wore. He was silent for a few seconds before he eventually spoke.“I wanted to talk about the other night”My chest tightened, I knew this was coming but I was avoiding it and keeping my distance.“Ok

ELII skipped around my apartment excitedly. I had finally said yes to the invitation from the editorial board and the congratulatory e-mail sat on my screen. I was a junior contributor. That's what they called it.I closed my laptop and leaned back. The sun slanted across my desk, casting golden light over a pile of notes I had scribbled on.The last few days had been quieter. No unexpected calls or surprise conversations that made my chest feel tight. It was just a bunch of classes and then, Maya and I hanging out.The knock on my front door startled me.I opened the door and was shocked to see the figure before me.“Theo” I whispered. I recall that we didn't make any plans to hang out.“Hey,” Theo said, with that casual grin that always came with trouble. “Thought we could study together. Got that midterm next week, remember?”I remembered, the only thing was that, I didn't remember was making any study plans.Eli hesitated at the door. “Since when do you study way before the midte